Practice question
Question
In Lassaigne’s test, an organic compound gives a Prussian blue color and a yellow precipitate with AgNO₃. What elements are present?
Explanation
Prussian blue indicates nitrogen (NaCN), and yellow precipitate (AgI) indicates iodine.
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